Flashcardizz: Electrons & Orbitals

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What is an orbital?

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An orbital is a region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons. Orbitals have different shapes and energy levels.

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Which orbital has the least amount of energy?

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s orbital.

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How many electrons can the s suborbital hold?

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2 electrons.

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How many electrons can each p suborbital hold?

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2 electrons.

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How many electrons can the f suborbital hold?

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14 electrons.

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What is the shape of an s orbital?

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The s orbital is spherical in shape.

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What is the shape of a p orbital?

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The p orbital has a dumbbell shape.

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What is the shape of a d orbital?

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The d orbital has a cloverleaf shape.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in a p subshell?

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6 electrons (3 p orbitals, each holding 2 electrons).

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What is the maximum number of electrons in a d subshell?

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10 electrons (5 d orbitals, each holding 2 electrons).